Jan 25, 2016 | Notes from Kristina
We hope you enjoyed trying some tasty new recipes from the food bloggers, dietitians, and other organizations we have connected with. Now that the 2 week challenge is over, here are some great things to consider moving forward! Note: It’s always a good idea to...
Jan 22, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day, Notes from Kristina
WHY IT MATTERS TO HARVEST107 For kids in Haiti, bananas are widely available across the island— and are a very inexpensive fruit that can be added to meals or used for a snack. Might I add, they taste great with some peanut butter! The vitamins, minerals, and...
Jan 17, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day, Notes from Kristina
Non-Dairy Milk: Soy milk, Almond milk, Hemp milk, Rice milk, Coconut milk, Cashew Milk When possible, choose the unsweetened kind. Soy milk is most comparable to cow’s milk, since it offers more protein than others. If getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D are a...
Jan 14, 2016 | Ingredient of the Day, Notes from Kristina
WHY IT MATTERS TO HARVEST107 Tomatoes are widely found throughout Haiti and can easily be added to a number of cultural dishes, such as bean and grain dishes, vegetable soups, and sauces. The vitamin C in tomatoes can help boost iron absorption from the non-heme iron...
Jan 12, 2016 | Notes from Kristina
Find inspiration from traditional cultural diets. Many traditional eating patterns from around the world are primarily a plant-based diet. In some regions of the world, like the Mediterranean or Africa, patterns of eating may include small amounts of animal products,...
Jan 12, 2016 | Notes from Kristina
Buy Cooked: Canned or Tetra Pak beans can make meal prep really easy. Look for low sodium or no salt added products. If you buy beans with salt, be sure to rinse of the beans to remove the sauce. Avoid beans with added sugars or preservatives. Buy Pre-cut (or prep...